The Notebooks for The Idiot vs Les mariages du père Olifus — Which Should You Read First?

Both The Notebooks for The Idiot and Les mariages du père Olifus are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

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